Association of interleukin-6 in women with persistence of DNA-HPV: a nested case-control study.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the role of Interleukin-6, IL-10 and their epidemiological association in women with persistence of DNA-HPV. DESIGN AND METHODS: A nested case-control study within a longitudinal cohort study. Cervical specimens and blood samples were collected at enrolment from asymptomatic women who looked for a service of public health in a district of Porto Alegre, Brazil. A logistic regression analysis was performed with 95% confidence intervals. The outcome was the persistence of DNA-HPV infection. RESULTS: The analysis showed that the age of the first intercourse below 20 years old (OR = 19.65, IC 95% 2.43-68.85), four or more sexual partners during lifetime (OR = 5.67, IC 95% 1.28-24.99), women with a previous altered Pap smear (OR = 10.17, IC 95% 1.80-57.33), marital status (OR = 12.94, IC 95% 2.43-68.85) and IL6 ≤ 3.106 pg/ml were associated with persistence of HPV infection. IL-10 were not associated with the HPV persistence. CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that IL-6 levels may be a marker of HPV DNA persistence, although further investigation is necessary.

Rastreamento e diagnóstico do carcinoma de endométrio / Screening and diagnosis of endometrial cancer

Recomendações baseadas em evidências sobre rastreamento e diagnóstico do câncer de endométrio desenvolvidas por grupo multidisciplinar de médicos da cooperativa médica Unimed Porto Alegre. O trabalho foi discutido e legitimado pelos especialistas da área, em oficina específica. Visa a apoiar a boa prática médica e qualificar a assistência médica (AU)

Evidence-based recommendations on screening and diagnosis of endometrial cancer developed by a multidisciplinary group of physicians in the medical cooperative Unimed of Porto Alegre. The recommendation was discussed and legitimated by experts on the field, in a specific Workshop. It was designed to support good medical practice and improve health care (AU)